News Coordinator

What's the role?

Seeking a highly organised and efficient News Coordinator who enjoys collaborating with people and solving problems.

In this role you will collaborate across several news channels and departments to coordinate the administrative operations of the News editorial team at Sky News.

This role will be based out of our brand new News studio in Surry Hills, Sydney and offered as a Max term contract ending in April 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate news rosters utilising roster software. Communicate roster changes with staff and work with managers to approve annual leave requests and seek replacements to cover leave

Distribute staffing lists

Coordinate travel for domestic and foreign assignments

Provide support where needed for big news events

Complete the hire process and onboarding for new staff using Workday software, liaising with Finance and HR departments

Process invoices for news operations and assign to relevant departments

Complete the administrative steps for the set-up of new suppliers for news operations

Submit Purchase Order requests for approval for new and existing suppliers

Develop supporting guides and documents for news operations

Who are you?

You are highly organised and efficient

You have a good understanding of financial operations

You are a strong communicator

You are technically proficient and able to adapt to new software

You are quick to react with an ability to think outside the box to solve problems

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include:

Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family

Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits

Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)

Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.

Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career

Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives

Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

Sky News is Australia’s leading 24-hour multi-channel and multi-platform news service provider.

Operated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC), a subsidiary of News Corp Australia, its channels include Sky News Live, Sky News Weather, Sky News Extra, Sky News UK, FOX SPORTS News and Australia Channel for international audiences.

Sky News Australia also operates a national digital network reaching millions of Australians each month across digital platforms including SkyNews.com.au, YouTube, Facebook and News Corp Australia websites.

Sky News Australia’s unrivalled broadcast and digital news content features award-winning journalists, exclusive insights from the biggest names in politics, ground-breaking special investigations, and live breaking news, sport and weather.

What’s next?

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here (http://diversity@news.com.au) . In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

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Sky News Australia

Sky News is Australia’s leading 24-hour multi-channel and multi-platform news service provider.

Operated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC), a subsidiary of News Corp Australia, its channels include Sky News, Sky News Weather, Sky News Extra, Sky News UK, FOX SPORTS News and Australia Channel for international audiences.

Sky News Australia also operates a national digital network reaching millions of Australians each month across digital platforms including SkyNews.com.au , YouTube, Facebook and News Corp Australia websites.

Sky News Australia’s unrivalled broadcast and digital news content features award-winning journalists, exclusive insights from the biggest names in politics, ground-breaking special investigations, and live breaking news, sport and weather.